Student understanding of data collection, why seasonal changes are different throughout the world, propagation of plants through seed germination, how/what can organisms tell humans about seasonal changes.

Students would be assessed based on student interactions, organization of data, synthesis and evaluation of data, publishing on a blog/wiki, published end product, unit exam, etc.

Figuring out what data to collect about tulips, research, planting, making observations, communicating with other students about their findings.

Who?

Ages, types of students, type of course(s) or subjects that this could appropriately be used with.

K-8, diverse populations, life/earth science/geography/social studies

When?

What time of year (state in months NOT season -- i.e. Sept NOT "Fall" as hemispheres have different reasons.). Will it have simultaneous events? Consider holidays, etc. Is there a "perfect" time for this (also think about the topic you have in mind.)

Planting bulbs in September, then make observations throughout the year (major data March-June)--Tulips grow during specific times of the year. (Reflection: data all year: air temperature, soil temperature, etc.)

Where?

What type of websites and tools will you use. Hyperlink to the tools and give examples of what would be done. How will students interact? Where will they be sharing, working, collaborating? All tools used.

Why?

Why is this project important. Include statistics and facts about why this is a needed project. "Sell" this to the world about why it is an issue that should be addressed and why this particular project can make a difference. What will you use to share this?

In a word that is changing globally and global warming is hot topic it is important to look at organisms as a method of predicting changes. On a much local note the critical thinking and engineering skills needed in the world shows how students are a part of the whole world and the process that scientist/students go through to examine the nature of the world with real applications, data and conclusions.

How?

Any other implementation items that you wish to share. What challenges will this project face as schools look at implementing it? How will you overcome obstacles and arguments against this project or methods used? How will it be managed and facilitated by teachers? Will students be leaders? How will you know if this is done well? How will you encourage student participation? How will you motivate? How will you know if the project is successful?
Tulips and procedures will be student generated and brainstormed together between schools so data can be compared. Very collaborative effort.

The Future

What needs to be done next? Are there any topics that need to be researched further to implement this idea?

References

Include any important references you have about this topic.

Pitch

(In this optional section, you may choose to include information that you will use as your pitch. Or, you may delete this section. Customize this page as you wish, just make sure all information is included.